🌀 Storm & Hurricane Preparedness Tips

1. Create an Emergency Kit

Make sure your kit includes:

• Flashlights, batteries, candles

• First aid kit

• Bottled water (at least 1 gallon per person per day for 3–5 days)

• Non-perishable food and manual can opener

• Battery-powered radio or NOAA weather radio

• Essential medications

• Important documents in waterproof bags

• Cash (ATMs may not work if power is out)

2. Secure Your Home

• Install hurricane shutters or board up windows with plywood.

• Bring in patio furniture, grills, and anything that could become a projectile.

• Reinforce garage doors and check roof for loose shingles or damage.

• Trim dead tree branches and clean gutters.

3. Plan for Power Outages

• Have a backup power source (generator or battery backups).

• Charge all devices and portable power banks.

• Unplug sensitive electronics to avoid damage from power surges.

• Know how to manually open your garage door.

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4. Know Your Evacuation Plan

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• Know your zone and whether you’re in a mandatory evacuation area.

• Prepare your vehicle with a full tank of gas.

• Identify local shelters and pet-friendly options if needed.

• Have a go-bag ready with essentials in case you need to leave quickly.

5. Stay Informed

• Monitor updates from the National Hurricane Center, local news, or emergency alerts.

• Follow city/county emergency management agencies on social media for real-time updates.

6. Prep Your Insurance & Documents

• Take photos of your property for insurance documentation.

• Review your homeowner’s or renter’s insurance policies.

• Store digital backups of important files in the cloud.

7. Check on Neighbors

• Especially elderly or those with special needs—make sure they are safe and ready.

⚠️ Be Storm-Ready Before It Hits!

Being proactive can prevent serious damage, injuries, and stress when the storm arrives. For any electrical safety concerns or if you lose power, trust In Touch Electric, LLC — your local licensed and insured electrician in Port St. Lucie, FL.

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